Zuckerberg Forces Meta Executives Into MMA Training Session, Former Global Affairs Chief Reveals

Mark Zuckerberg’s passion for mixed martial arts has reached unprecedented levels within Meta’s corporate culture, according to explosive revelations from the company’s former president of global affairs. Nick Clegg’s upcoming book “How to Save the Internet” details how the Facebook founder “insisted” that senior executives join him for a martial arts training session during a management retreat.

Executive Discomfort on the Mat

The scene Clegg describes sounds more like a corporate nightmare than team building. In his book, set for release on November 11, 2025, Clegg recounts being placed in a “Domination Mount” position by a colleague during the mandatory training session—an experience he characterized as “too close for comfort.” The awkward encounter highlights how Zuckerberg’s personal interests have begun influencing company operations in unexpected ways.

High-Risk Leadership Culture

Meta has already warned investors about the potential risks associated with Zuckerberg’s extreme hobbies. Official company filings explicitly state that the CEO and other management members engage in “various high-risk activities, such as combat sports, extreme sports, and recreational aviation, which carry the risk of serious injury and death.” This disclosure takes on new meaning given Clegg’s revelations about mandatory executive participation.

Zuckerberg’s MMA dedication extends far beyond corporate team building. The billionaire has rented entire arenas for training, built a backyard octagon at his Hawaiian compound, and even underwent major surgery to repair fighting-related injuries. His commitment to the sport has earned him medals and regular appearances at professional MMA events.

While Clegg’s book focuses primarily on AI’s future and social media’s global impact rather than serving as a Meta tell-all, these details offer rare insight into the company’s unique corporate culture under Zuckerberg’s leadership.